December 2020

Thursday, 31 December 2020

In Montreal, at least there is still (takeout) poutine, a hangover antidote of choice.

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Minneapolis Police Release Body Camera Video of First Killing Since George Floyd

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Israel could become the first country to vaccinate all of its citizens.

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By BY ISABEL KERSHNER from NYT World https://ift.tt/3o52xJ8
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Things Will Get Better. Seriously.

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By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3b5RSKm
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For a grieving family, 2020 cannot end soon enough.

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The Morning

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Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats

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By BY ASTEAD W. HERNDON AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2L7EZF0
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The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.

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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

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A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.

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Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped

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Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax.

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Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest

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The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe.

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'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'

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Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say.

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The Archers: Radio 4 to mark 70th anniversary

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The station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday.

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Citing pandemic, prosecutors in case against officers in George Floyd’s death want trial delay.

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By BY TIM ARANGO from NYT World https://ift.tt/381IFks
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In Dakar, the usual soundtrack of fireworks on every corner was muted.

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By BY RUTH MACLEAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3pBsZKI
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New Year’s Eve in Europe

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The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Amazon, HBO Max, Hulu and More in January

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By BY NOEL MURRAY from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3o6tgVx
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Klara Kasparova, Mother of Chess Champion and His Guide, Dies at 83

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Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats

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By BY ASTEAD W. HERNDON AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3rLMu50
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MF Doom, Masked Rapper With Intricate Rhymes, Is Dead at 49

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Chief Justice Praises the Courts’ Responses to the Pandemic

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By BY ADAM LIPTAK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3rJmwzi
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There will be a late-night delivery of a venerated sardine in Maine.

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BBC NEWS

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A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.

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Wednesday, 30 December 2020

The Morning

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The Bomb That Struck the Heart of Nashville

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By BY MARGARET RENKL from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3o3y7H5
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Life went on as it always had in Simla, Colo., until the virus came to town. And then the variant.

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By BY DAVE PHILIPPS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37YwNzQ
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‘No Realistic Path’ for Quick Vote on $2,000 Stimulus Checks, McConnell Says

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BBC NEWS

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A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers.

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BBC NEWS

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The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963.

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Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020.

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The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals.

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Brexit: New EU trade arrangements to begin after Parliament vote

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The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday.

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Brexit: Dover-Calais route 'will work well on 1 January'

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Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later.

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Sir Keir Starmer: UK's best years lie ahead

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Labour's leader uses his New Year message to say the country can "rebuild" after Covid.

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Tesco, Pizza Hut and Superdrug in minimum wage fail

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Almost 140 companies investigated between 2016-18 failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers.

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Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK

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The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use.

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Covid: France mobilises 100,000 police to stop New Year's Eve gatherings

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Like other European countries, France will see muted celebrations to mark the last night of the year.

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To get young students back in classrooms, California plans to offer a financial incentive to districts to reopen.

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This New Year’s Eve, Times Square Will Be Filled With Hope. But Not People.

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By BY DAN BARRY from NYT New York https://ift.tt/38MGq3H
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Don’t Let the Games Begin

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3mZ7x0E
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Death Transformed a Year, and What May Lie Ahead

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By BY WILLIAM MCDONALD from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/3aUAZCs
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As the Pandemic Took Lives, It Also Stole Hopes

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By BY DANIEL J. WAKIN from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/38IBM6Q
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Rita Houston, WFUV D.J. Who Lifted Music Careers, Dies at 59

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By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/3htY2Fv
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Stimulus, Virus Variant, Georgia: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

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By BY DANI BLUM AND JEREMIAH M. BOGERT, JR. from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2KFCDgM
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BBC NEWS

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Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened.

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At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum.

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Tuesday, 29 December 2020

Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways

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Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve.

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Eight things we learned about new businesses in lockdown

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Eight lessons from our CEO Secrets series looking at start-ups created during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels

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The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year.

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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

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Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America

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Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man.

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Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

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Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations.

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China is set to vaccinate millions, but without any proof that its vaccines work.

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McConnell Blocks Vote on $2,000 Checks Despite G.O.P. Pressure

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By BY CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hqbRVz
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Biden Criticizes Trump on Vaccine Distribution and Pledges to Pick Up Pace

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By BY THOMAS KAPLAN AND REBECCA ROBBINS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3occBAh
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Alaska Airlines Clamps Down on Emotional Support Animals on Flights

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Howard J. Rubenstein, Public Relations Impresario, Dies at 88

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By BY ROBERT D. MCFADDEN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2X0YIIR
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Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'

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The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.

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Moderna will give its Covid-19 vaccine to its workers, board members and some relatives.

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Nursing Home Patients Are Dying of Loneliness

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More Contagious Coronavirus Variant Found in Colorado

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By BY CARL ZIMMER AND BRYAN PIETSCH from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3hs0ex7
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Treasury will begin sending the $600 stimulus checks.

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By BY DEBORAH B. SOLOMON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JsYNC6
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China Has All It Needs to Vaccinate Millions, Except Proof Its Vaccines Work

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Pompeo Weighs Plan to Place Cuba on U.S. Terrorism Sponsor List

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When Nashville Bombing Hit a Telecom Hub, the Ripples Reached Far Beyond

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Stimulus Checks, Virus Variant, Breonna Taylor: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

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By BY DANI BLUM AND JEREMIAH M. BOGERT, JR. from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/37XvG3i
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Arrest of Cameraman in Ethiopia Signals Wider Crackdown

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At Least One More Louisville Officer Tied to Breonna Taylor Raid Will Be Fired

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BBC NEWS

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The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.

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Monday, 28 December 2020

BBC NEWS

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Their friends walked for 12 hours through the Australian desert to seek help after their car got stuck.

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Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown.

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How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for.

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We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year.

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A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past.

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Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.

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The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.

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After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

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2020 and me: 'Be grateful for what you've got'

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Vicky tells the BBC how, like many others, her world suddenly changed when London went into lockdown.

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The big tech questions for 2021

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After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

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When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom

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The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.

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Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'

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Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.

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Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

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From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online.

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Coronavirus

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Relief Package Grows as Campaign Issue in Georgia Senate Races

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The Morning

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California’s governor says it’s ‘self-evident’ that stay-at-home orders will be extended.

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Remembering the Restaurants America Lost in 2020

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Stimulus Checks, Vaccines, Pardons: Your Monday Evening Briefing

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By BY VICTORIA SHANNON AND KAREN CETINKAYA from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/37ZMmaB
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Trump’s Veto Threat Did Little to Alter Stimulus Package

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By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR AND CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hqTIqz
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Joseph Bachelder III, Engineer of the Golden Parachute, Dies at 88

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